When I look inside the cell, there appears to be a thin thread-like nylon line that rests on the end of the cell plates. Is this normal?

Yes. It is time for you to clean the cell. If you don't know how to do that, ask at your local pool supply store. Cleaning of the cell involves a cup or two of Muriatic Acid. Leave the acid in the cell with the open end facing up and to soak for about 20 minutes. Be very careful if you clean it with acid as Muriatic Acid is strong and corrosive and will burn exposed skin. Also, use caution not to breathe in the fumes. If allowed to build up, that stringy material will eventually cause your cell to fail to make chlorine for your pool.

Does this replace the SC 36?

Yes. It is the replacement for the SC36, which I believe has been discontinued by the manufacturer.

After about 3 months of use i am getting an error message from my auto pilot 'low amps=cell?. checked the cell. it has no build up. any solutions?

Likely to be a cord issue however depending on the model # of your Pool Pilot control box it could be a internal issue on the circuit board(s) or a fuse.

The RC-28 is for use with the Nano unit only. You should call autopilot and see if this unit will work with your system

Autopilot Pool Pilot Digital Chlorine Generator Replacement Cell Only Unions

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💦 Dive into crystal-clear luxury with AutoPilot’s seamless salt cell upgrade!

COMPACT DURABLE - Sleek 12.9-inch design built to last season after season.
SILKY SMOOTH SWIM - Generates chlorine that leaves water soft, reducing skin and eye irritation.
TRUSTED PERFORMANCE - Backed by a 4.6-star rating from over 600 satisfied users.
EFFORTLESS INSTALLATION - Union fittings make replacement a breeze—no pool downtime!
MASSIVE POOL COMPATIBILITY - Supports pools up to 35,000 gallons with top-tier power supplies.

The AutoPilot PPC1 (formerly RC35/22) Digital Chlorine Generator Replacement Cell is engineered for pools up to 35,000 gallons, delivering soft, irritation-free water through advanced salt chlorination. Featuring union fittings for quick installation and compatibility with multiple power supplies, it combines durability and user-friendly design, making it a top choice for maintaining pristine pool water.

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User

Worked like a charm, pool is cleaner than ever.

I kept the original for 10 years, but I should have switched earlier.

12.09.2024

User

Works great

Works great I had no issues installing & now our pool looks crystal clear

21.07.2026

User

Fonctionne très bien

Un peu dispendieux mais fonctionne très bien

7.09.2024

User

Perfect for my old system. Works great!

I decided to fix the salt water system myself instead of paying some dude $200-300 just for installation. I also bought new connecting cables and installation was a breeze. Just need to be acid washed 3 times a year which is quite easy to do. It’s been a few years without any problems!!

7.11.2025

User

Right cell for an ancient chlorinator

Perfect fit

21.06.2023

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Asin	B003WW4WBQ
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (619) 4.6 out of 5 stars
Date First Available	4 September 2012
Item Display Height	6.2 inches
Item Display Length	12.9 inches
Item Display Width	6.4 inches
Item Model Number	PPC1 (formerly RC35/22)
Part Number	RC35/22
Product Dimensions	32.77 x 16.26 x 15.75 cm; 1.36 kg

Autopilot Pool Pilot Digital Chlorine Generator Replacement Cell Only With Unions - PPC1 (Formerly RC35/22)

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